Armenia's Sarkissian congratulates Putin on Russia’s Day![]() June 12, 2019 - 11:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Armen Sarkissian on Wednesday, June 12 sent a message to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to congratulate on Russia’s Day. Sarkissian hailed the strategic partnership between Armenia and Russia and the friendly ties between the two peoples that have become even stronger. “I am confident that the friendship of our peoples will continue to serve as a strong basis for the strengthening of the Armenian-Russian relations and expansion of the allied cooperation between our countries,” reads Sarkissian's message. The Armenian leader wished Purtin good health and success, as well as peace, well-being, and prosperity to the brotherly people of Russia. ![]() ![]() Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |